Slope/Tilt Guage

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R2:
I also use a Lev-O-Gauge and have safely traversed 40º. At that angle you have to be very careful. I feel the truck is very reliable at 35º easy. Anything above that, I get very cautious.

I agree that GM is being on the safe side. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>So, if we were to put coloring in the numbers like yellow for a safety zone and red for a danger zone, what range of numbers do you think would be best or would you like it just all white?

[alecs wife]

Here is the rang I would recommend:

Red zone = rollover 38º - 45º
Yellow zone = reaching limits 30º - 37º
Green zone = safe 0º - 29º

Also keep in mind that I do not have any additional weight on the roof. No roof rack no accessories.

Hope this helps.

[alecs wife]

I agree Phill. Maybe the green zone should be 0º - 23º witch is the factory spec & the other zones should be labeled risky and travel at your own risk.

I did think about the liability and really feel that GM is under specing for the those same concerns.

What bothers me is that other new SUV's are specing their trucks with the proper lingo. Such as the LR3 45º ascend and descend & 35º side slope & 27" water fording. Why does GM choose to use percentages is very misleading and is a marketing ploy to show a high number. They know that 23º sounds very low compared to other trucks. That's why they use 40% knowing most people will misinterpret the number. Why can't they just list max specs so that we don't have to guess.

I can say with confidence that the H2, without additional weight on the roof, can safely traverse a 35º side slope on 37" tires @ 18psi.

[5spd]

I have one that came stock with one of my toys...(no comments please, I aready know, )...and if you are looking at it instead of the trail, then I should think you deserve to roll, not that I would ever want anyone to though!
I have never looked at mine at all when wheeling, just a gadget for the passengers to look at and go Oh sh*t that was steep. Your 6th sense will tell you much better whats safe and whats not.

[mbdougl]

40º is easy at a car show!

[mbdougl]

your drink might spill though

[HummerLV]

a 40 degree grade up or down is not the problem
it's the side slope that's the problem, i don't think my pucker factor could do that slope shown sideways